Who would’ve thought that the identify EX5 could be used for each Honda’s iconically utilitarian kapchai and Geely’s newest high-tech electrical automobile? We didn’t both, however right here we’re – the Geely Galaxy E5, developed along with its Proton eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7) twin, will likely be known as the Geely EX5 for international markets.
The SUV, launched in China final month, is making its abroad premiere in Frankfurt on September 10. No particulars on pricing, specs, gear and even market availability as but, with Geely solely promising to ship a automobile with a “cozy experience, epic vary, and head-turning appears.”
Nonetheless, the EX5’s impending debut within the German metropolis does means that it will likely be headed to European markets. That’s not all the time the case for Geely’s abroad automobile launches, nevertheless – the Geometry A, as an example, was revealed in Singapore again in 2019 however continues to be not offered there.
Anticipate the EX5 to be supplied with the identical powertrain and battery choices because the Galaxy E5, which will get a single entrance motor producing 218 PS (160 kW) and 320 Nm of torque. This will get the automobile from zero to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
Two Aegis quick blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery capacities can be found within the Center Kingdom – the 49.52 kWh model has a CLTC vary of 440 km, whereas the 60.22 kWh unit is claimed to have the ability to journey as much as 530 km. Anticipate a lot shorter vary figures on the way more reasonable WLTP cycle as utilized in Europe.
The EX5 must also obtain the Galaxy E5’s tech, which features a 10.2-inch digital instrument show, a head-up show and a 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen. The latter runs on a Flyme Auto working system, co-developed with Meizu – a smartphone maker owned by Geely chairman Li Shufu. An 16-speaker in house-developed Flyme Audio sound system will seemingly be supplied as properly, replete with headrest audio system for the driving force.
Whereas the EX5 is anticipated to enter European markets, it is probably not supplied within the UK and different right-hand-drive nations. That’s as a result of it’s been reported by Autocar that Proton is making a return to main RHD export markets, with the eMas 7 prone to be the spearhead – though Geely’s personal public relations head Ash Sutcliffe has since denied this.
GALLERY: Geely Galaxy E5
GALLERY: Proton eMas 7 prototype in Malaysia
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